Stryker is seeking a passionate and experienced supply chain leader to join our high-performing Operations team. As Associate Manager – Supply Planning, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive the right products, at the right time, in the right place, and at the right cost.
This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work both from our Sydney office and from home, supporting your wellbeing while staying connected with a collaborative team.
Why Join Stryker?Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, driven to make healthcare better. Our products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine help improve patient outcomes globally—impacting over 100 million lives each year.
At Stryker, you’ll be part of a culture that values:
- Career development from day one
- Paid parental leave and wellbeing days
- Volunteer opportunities and onsite gyms
- A supportive team environment with strong leadership and mentorship
- Access to comprehensive employee benefits including healthcare, financial wellbeing, and insurance
- A shared mission to exceed expectations and improve patient outcomes
In this role, you'll coach and develop a team of six supply planners, driving operational excellence and growing talent within our planning function. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and optimizing inbound product flow to meet customer demand
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team
- Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and other Operations teams to ensure seamless coordination
- Driving efficiency through lean initiatives and process improvements
- Managing planning parameters such as safety stock, lead times, and product lifecycle transitions
- Supporting long-term strategy and contributing to continuous improvement across the supply chain
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have:
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain, operations or planning roles
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of building and motivating teams
- Strong analytical skills and experience with cross-functional business partnership
- A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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